Signing in
Once your account is set up, you sign in at onpracticum.com. The Student sign in card sits on the first screen of the page:
- 1Enter your login emailUse the personal email you chose when you created your account.
- 2Enter your passwordSelect Show beside the box if you want to check what you typed.
- 3Select Sign inYour portal opens on the Overview, with your next steps and your current placement.
If you forget your password
You can set a new password yourself at any time, in a couple of minutes:
- 1Select Forgot password?It sits above the password box on the sign-in card.
- 2Enter the email or phone you sign in withThen select Email me a reset link.
- 3Open the emailAn email arrives with a link to set a new password. The link works once, for one hour. If it hasn’t arrived in a few minutes, check your spam folder, or select send it again.
- 4Set your new passwordChoose a password of at least 8 characters with a number or symbol, and type it again in the second box.
- 5Select Save and sign inYour new password is set and you are signed in straight away.
Your details and your program
Open the Settings tab to keep your account current. The first two cards hold what you entered when you created your account, and you can change any line at any time:
| Card | Line | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Your details | Full name | Your name as it appears at the top of your portal. |
| Your details | Your personal email, where you are reached. | |
| Your details | Mobile | Your phone number, for your placement manager and time-sensitive updates. |
| Your details | New password | A new password, or leave it blank to keep yours. |
| Your program | School | The school you are enrolled at. |
| Your program | Program | Your degree and specialty. |
| Your program | State for your hours | The state where you need to complete your clinical hours. |
| Your program | ZIP code | The five-digit ZIP code of the area where you need your hours. |
Saving your changes and changing your password
When you have made your changes, select Save changes under the two cards. A Saved mark appears beside the button, and your portal shows the new details straight away. If something needs fixing, such as a ZIP code that isn’t five digits, a short message tells you what to change.
To change your password while you are signed in, type a new one in New password and select Save changes. It needs at least 8 characters, with a number or symbol. Leave the box blank and your password stays as it is, so you can update your phone or program without touching it.
Your school portal login
Below your details, the Portal credentials card asks for the login to your school portal, so the team can work on your clinical application with you. Your Overview lists Add your school portal login as one of your next steps, and it shows as done once you have saved it.
| Line | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Portal URL | The web address where you sign in to your school portal. |
| Username | The username you use on your school portal. |
| Password | The password you use on your school portal. |
| State | The state, chosen from the list. It starts with the state for your hours. |
| City | The city, typed in. |
| This portal sends a one-time code (2-step verification) | Tick it if your school portal sends you a code when you sign in. |
One-time codes
Many school portals send a one-time code by text, email or an app each time someone signs in, often called 2-step verification. If yours does, tick This portal sends a one-time code before you save, and your saved login shows Yes, the portal sends a code.
When the team needs to sign in to work on your clinical application, they ask you for the code at that moment. Keep your phone close, and share the code when you are asked, because one-time codes only work for a short time.
Reveal, Edit and keeping it current
Once saved, your school portal login shows as a table: Portal URL, Username, Password, One-time code, State and City. The password shows as dots. Select Reveal beside it to see it yourself, and Hide to cover it again.
Select Edit at the top of the card to change any line. The password box reads Saved. Leave blank to keep it, so you only type a password when it has changed. Select Update credentials to save, or Cancel to keep what you had. If your school asks you to change your portal password, update it here the same day, so your clinical application keeps moving.
Signing out
Sign out sits at the top right of your portal, beside your name and your school and program. Select it when you finish, especially on a shared computer, and you return to the sign-in card. Next time, sign in with your email and password, and your portal opens on the Overview, with everything as you left it.
Questions students ask
My reset link says it has expired. What do I do?
Reset links work once, for one hour. Select Send a new link, and use the newest email.
The reset email hasn’t arrived. What now?
Give it a few minutes and check your spam folder. If it still isn’t there, select send it again on the same page.
Can I sign in with my phone number?
You sign in with your email and password. On the Forgot password page, you can enter either the email or the phone you sign in with.
Do I have to change my password every time I update my details?
No. Leave New password blank and your password stays as it is when you select Save changes.
Why does OnPracticum ask for my school portal login?
So the team can work on your clinical application with you. If your portal sends a one-time code, they ask you for it when it is needed.
My school portal password changed. How do I update it?
In Settings, select Edit on Portal credentials, type the new password and select Update credentials.
How do I see the school portal password I saved?
Select Reveal beside the dots in the Password line. Select Hide to cover it again.